Staging a Comeback in Couture

By

Nadya Masidlover

Jan. 23, 2013 6:29 p.m. ET

As Paris's haute couture shows close on Thursday, they will showcase one of fashion's most twisting odysseys, as the designer who created the sexy bandage dress and then lost his label presents a collection under his new name.

Hervé L. Leroux was once known as Hervé Léger, but he lost the rights to that name when he was ousted from his fashion house. After more than a decade away from the limelight, Mr. Leroux is taking the latest...